Antananarivo's upper town

AntananarivoandtheHighlands

The capital on its twelve hills, and the rice country around it.

  • Highlands
  • 18°55′S 47°32′E

The Merina kingdom grew up here. The royal hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO site since 2001, is an hour's drive away. South of the city, the road crosses rice terraces and brick villages towards Antsirabe and Ambositra.

Getting there
International flights land at Ivato
Best time
April to November
Known for
History, rice terraces, crafts

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